--- title: "LPS ACS Learning Disability Self Advocacy Service in Lancashire RFQ 14028306" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2feb574-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2feb574-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2feb574-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2feb574-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-03-09" --- # LPS ACS Learning Disability Self Advocacy Service in Lancashire RFQ 14028306 Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2feb574-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2feb574-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2feb574-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Lancashire County Council, which has awarded the contract titled 'LPS ACS Learning Disability Self Advocacy Service in Lancashire RFQ 14028306'. The contract falls under the health and social work services industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 1 December 2016, with an initial end date of 30 November 2017, although there is an option to extend up to a maximum of five years. The overall contract value ranges between £325,000 and £375,000. This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in services supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Businesses that can facilitate self-advocacy networks, provide training, and create employment opportunities for learning disabled individuals may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Engaging with this service will not only allow businesses to contribute positively to the community but potentially expand their client base and reinforce their reputation in the sector. ## Notice The Service will support Self-Advocacy Networks that are part of the Learning Disability Partnership Board in Lancashire and the development of Self-Advocates and Network members by providing members with learning opportunities in the management and delivery of the Service. The Service will sustain and grow the Self-Advocacy membership utilising networks and contacts to promote independence, a strong voice, and professional representation. This will enable people with learning disabilities to further demonstrate the contribution they can make to the community and raise expectations of what people with learning disabilities can achieve. The Service will provide paid employment opportunities for Self-Advocates with a learning disability to support the Self-Advocacy Networks and associated Partnership Board activity. The Service will support a specific paid developmental role for a Self-Advocate to facilitate new local contacts, opportunities and partnerships to recruit new members, particularly young people and people from BAME backgrounds to the network and work of the board. Additional information: Please Note: The contract end date is initially 30/11/2017, with the option to extend in defined periods up to a maximum of 5 years. The Annual Contract value will be within the range of PS65,000 and PS75,000. The Total Contract Value range will be within the range of PS325,000 and PS375,000. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c89351-09b6-4fc3-9008-9e90de26c422 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Oct 2016 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £375,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £338,760 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 8XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CARITAS CARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2017 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c89351-09b6-4fc3-9008-9e90de26c422 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58790ba2-36f0-4684-8b25-5204a8dfdbbb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c89351-09b6-4fc3-9008-9e90de26c422 9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58790ba2-36f0-4684-8b25-5204a8dfdbbb 28th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e To apply, please select this link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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